TESLA PRODUCTION AT 2K/WEEK, 1M EVS IN THE WORLD, VW UPS PLANS. TEN FUTURE CAR NEWS 6-17-16

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN Future Car News from June 17, 2016, covers a range of significant developments in the electric vehicle landscape. The show highlights Tesla's increasing production rate, reaching 2,000 vehicles per week, and its strategic move to offer the Model S 60 to reservation holders of the upcoming Model 3. General Motors is noted for its renewed commitment to electrification and autonomous driving, exemplified by the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The regulatory front sees the NHTSA preparing to release guidelines for autonomous vehicles. A major milestone is announced: the world now has one million electric cars on its roads, with Germany considering a ban on internal combustion engines by 2030. Volkswagen is expanding its EV plans significantly, aiming for 30 all-electric models within a decade, despite ongoing scrutiny over 'dieselgate'. BMW showcases futuristic electric concepts for MINI and Rolls Royce, while Harley Davidson announces plans for an all-electric motorcycle within five years. The episode also touches on the unique use of electric buses for concerts in Gothenburg, Sweden. Overall, the news points to a rapidly accelerating shift towards electrification and advanced automotive technologies.